Open days to help residents discover supported schemes

Published:08:00Sunday 26 July 2015

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Older residents are being invited to find out more about the benefits of living in supported housing at open days planned at some schemes run by Dacorum Borough Council. Supported housing is for people aged 60 and over who live in the borough and allows residents to remain independent, in a self-contained flat or bungalow suitable for one or two people, with support available if and when it is needed.

Running from 11am- 2pm, at supported housing schemes across Dacorum, visitors can drop in and speak to current tenants and council officers about living in supported housing, have a tour of the facilities and get more information about how to apply.

Dacorum Borough Council manages 31 supported housing schemes at locations across the borough. Last year, the council’s supported housing service was the first provider in England and Wales to be presented with the three star accreditation for Service Excellence Standards from the Centre for Housing Support (CHS).

Cllr Margaret Griffiths, portfolio holder for housing said: “We are really proud of our supported housing service. It allows our tenants to live an independent life with the assurance that support is available when they need it. Whether you are interested in supported housing for now, or considering it for your future, I’d encourage you to join us at our open days to find out more about why it could be a good option for you.”